15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England
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15th Century Period Cottage In Saffron Walden, Essex England
Saffron Walden, CB10 1BB
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Amenities
Golf Course
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Clothes Dryer
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
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Property Description
Chocolate box cottage in the heart of the market town of Saffron Walden and yet situated in a quiet back street and only 0.2 miles from the Market Square passing by an artisan bakery and interesting shops and restaurants along the way.
The cottage has undergone extensive renovation to include kitchen, bathroom and en-suite yet retains all of its historic character. The cottage is heavily beamed with a large inglenook fireplace to two rooms, oak floors to the downstairs. It has a small and very private courtyard garden. The property has on road parking available outside. Ideally situated to explore Saffron Walden and Cambridge and London is easily accessed by the local station Audley End which is a 5 minute drive away from the cottage. It is just perfect for two - four guests and idyllic for two.
Drake Cottage received the ROSE award from Visit England in 2022 in recognition of service excellence - only 100 hospitality venues receive the award in any year.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Highchair , travel cot and stair gate available.About customRules:Due to the age of the house absolutely no candles or naked flames can be used in the cottage but we do provide LED flickering candles for your use.Bookings only accepted one year in advance..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoking is allowed outside on the patio ..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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10.0/10
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Airport: London Stansted Airport
(22.3km)
Airport: Cambridge City Airport
(28.0km)
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Two-Bedroom Cottage
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 double bed
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10.0/10
Outstanding
29 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness10.0
- Amenities10.0
- Location10.0
- Service10.0
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Patricia G.
August 21, 2025
We had a lovely stay at Drake Cottage. The cottage is beautiful, both on the inside and on the outside. Everything is spotless, including the modern appliances. We've stayed at many vacation rentals, but this one is by far the cleanest we've seen. Everything you need is already provided for, including tape, a flashlight, soap, scissors, you name it. There's lots to see and do in and around Saffron Walden. Even a trip to London is only an hour by train from Audley End. We would have loved to stay longer, but unfortunately, our holidays were over. We will be back for sure!
Ian M.
August 4, 2025
Delightful cottage, well furnished and supplied with all essentials (including non-essentials like a charcoal BBQ with implements- buy your own charcoal). I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.
Cherrilyn S.
July 18, 2025
We absolutely loved our stay in your cottage, it was spotlessly clean,very cosy and comfortable.We love that it was right in the centre of town so was so easy to walk everywhere.Thank you so much Sherry,Pete,Dianne and Gordon
Françoise B.
June 23, 2025
Wonderful stay in a marvellous cottage in a beautiful little town
Extraordinary cottage, very well equiped, cosy and confortable.You feel at home and it is just as though Elizabeth 1st is going to knock at your door!The town itself is delicious, with nice people : we had coffee and cake when visiting the church!Also nice shops.Easy to get to London or Cambridge by train from Audley End, and last surprise : Audley End house!Thank you Deborah and Susie, we would certainly be happy to come back and tu recommend Drake cottage
Kelly A.
June 1, 2025
Charming Cottage
The cottage was exactly as described. The stairs are very tricky, but we expected that. For American visitors, the appliances were tricky to operate and Google was our friend for temperatures and instructions. Saffron Walden has way more restaurants and shops than you expect, so wandering down every alley is a must. Gardens and Church are a must for striking, as well.
Peter H.
May 24, 2025
Reliably Outstanding
We have stayed here several times in the past, and, whenever we are planning on visiting the family in Saffron Walden, we always look for to see if this property is available. Highly recommended, except for people with mobility issues, for whom the tight, winding staircase to the upstairs bedrooms would be an issue. Apart from that, highly recommended.
Peter H.
March 7, 2025
Just Excellent
We try to stay here whenever we're in Saffron Walden, visiting family. We are very pleased with the property and the helpfulness of the owner and housekeeper. My only word of caution to prospective guests is that the narrow, winding staircase is not suitable for people with mobility issues, but that would be my only real reservation.
Karen L.
June 17, 2025
Perfect location, very high spec property, great amenities.
June W.
May 17, 2025
Drake Cottage
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Public areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Golf Course
Cleaning services
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for children
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Property host
Deborah Wheatley
Speaks: English
About this property
Chocolate box cottage in the heart of the market town of Saffron Walden and yet situated in a quiet back street and only 0.2 miles from the Market Square passing by an artisan bakery and interesting shops and restaurants along the way.
The cottage has undergone extensive renovation to include kitchen, bathroom and en-suite yet retains all of its historic character. The cottage is heavily beamed with a large inglenook fireplace to two rooms, oak floors to the downstairs. It has a small and very private courtyard garden. The property has on road parking available outside. Ideally situated to explore Saffron Walden and Cambridge and London is easily accessed by the local station Audley End which is a 5 minute drive away from the cottage. It is just perfect for two - four guests and idyllic for two.
Drake Cottage received the ROSE award from Visit England in 2022 in recognition of service excellence - only 100 hospitality venues receive the award in any year.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Highchair , travel cot and stair gate available.About customRules:Due to the age of the house absolutely no candles or naked flames can be used in the cottage but we do provide LED flickering candles for your use.Bookings only accepted one year in advance..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoking is allowed outside on the patio ..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | London Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 22.26KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Audley End |
| Distance to Train Station | 4.79KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |